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Isro signs pact with astrophysics institute to set up optical Telescopes

News:The Indian Space Research Organization has signed a pact with Indian Institute of Astrophysics to establish an optical telescope under Project NETRA. Facts: About Project NETRA: Project NETRA is an early warning system in space to detect debris and other hazards to Indian satellites. Under the project,the ISRO plans to put up many observational facilities:… Continue reading Isro signs pact with astrophysics institute to set up optical Telescopes

I-STEM Portal has been launched by PM at Indian Science Congress(ISC)

News:Prime minister has launched the I-STEM Portal at the 107th Indian Science Congress(ISC). Facts: About I-STEM Portal: I-STEM is Indian Science, Technology and Engineering Facilities web portal. The National Portal is the gateway for researchers to locate the specific facility(ies) they need for their R&D work and identify the one that is either located closest… Continue reading I-STEM Portal has been launched by PM at Indian Science Congress(ISC)

Maharashtra Govt launches ‘Cyber Safe Women’ initiative

News:Maharashtra Government has launched a ‘Cyber Safe Women’ initiative. Facts: About ‘Cyber Safe Women’ initiative: The initiative aims to spread awareness against atrocities committed against children and women.The initiative will also create awareness about laws on cybercrime. The campaign is to be implemented all over the state by the State Government in collaboration with state… Continue reading Maharashtra Govt launches ‘Cyber Safe Women’ initiative

PM dedicates 5 DRDO Young Scientists Laboratories to the Nation

News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dedicated 5 DRDO Young Scientist Laboratories (DYSLs) to the nation. Facts: About DRDO Young Scientist Laboratories (DYSLs) The DYSLs are located in five cities: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. These labs will work on a key advanced technology of importance to the development of futuristic defence systems. This… Continue reading PM dedicates 5 DRDO Young Scientists Laboratories to the Nation

PM Modi says ISRO is planning to launch satellite Aditya to study Sun

News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ISRO is planning to launch a satellite called Aditya L1 to study the sun. Facts: About Aditya L1 It will be India’s first satellite to study the sun. It is scheduled to be launched in 2021 aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-XL) from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.… Continue reading PM Modi says ISRO is planning to launch satellite Aditya to study Sun

To control strays, Centre pushes new technology to produce only female calves

News:The Centre has found an innovative solution to control stray animal population.It is implementing the sex-sorting semen technology for artificial insemination which will produce only female animals. Facts: About Sexed Semen: Sexed semen technology is about preselecting the sex of offspring by sorting or separating the X-sperms from Y-sperms. The aim is to deliver freedom… Continue reading To control strays, Centre pushes new technology to produce only female calves

Carbon dots help detect herbicide pollution

News:Researchers from Assam have used the commonly found invasive plant water hyacinth to produce carbon dots. Facts: About the research: Researchers from Assam have used the invasive plant water hyacinth to produce carbon nanoparticles. These extremely tiny (less than 10 nanometres) particles can be used for detecting herbicide pollution. Researchers are also exploring if its… Continue reading Carbon dots help detect herbicide pollution

Hydroponics

Hydroponics comes from two Greek words ‘hydro’ meaning water and ‘ponos’ meaning labor. Hydroponics is the technique of growing plants without soil by using water solvent which consists of mineral nutrients. It can include an aggregate substrate, or growing media, such as vermiculite, coconut coir, or perlite. Hydroponic production systems are used by small farmers,… Continue reading Hydroponics

WHO launches first biosimilar medicine to treat Breast Cancer

News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has launched its first biosimilar medicine to treat breast cancer named Trastuzumab. Facts: About Trastuzumab: Trastuzumab drug was included in the WHO Essential Medicines List in 2015 as an essential treatment for about 20% of breast cancers. It has shown high efficacy in curing early stage breast cancer and in some… Continue reading WHO launches first biosimilar medicine to treat Breast Cancer

ICMR sets up a task force on gene therapy research

News:Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) is setting up a task force on gene therapy research to encourage research in the emerging field. Facts: About Gene therapy: Gene Therapy refers to the process of introduction, removal or change in the content of an individual’s genetic material with the goal of treating the disease and the possibility… Continue reading ICMR sets up a task force on gene therapy research

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